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October 10th, 2004
Fourth Sunday after the Holy Cross "Let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober." (1 Thessalonians 5: 6)
Gospel: Matthew, 24: 45 - 51
Readings: 1 Thessalonians 5:1 - 11 After being asked by the disciples about the end of days, Jesus transferred their concern from when to how to prepare for it.
Today's Gospel focuses on two attributes for the servants: faithful - wise servant and the evil servant. In today's Gospel, the servant seems to know his master's intentions: service of those in his household.
The two qualifications attributed to the servants give us a clear idea on the way they both deal with the coming of the Lord: the faithful one continues his work; the evil one does the opposite of his mater's wishes.
The master's sudden arrival was unexpected for the evil servant but for the faithful one the coming of the mater is a completion of the time he lived preparing.
The master is fair; he only asks the servant to do his job. We ought to know that we, as faithful people, are invited to be servants of the master. We know, by being Christians, we walk behind Jesus Christ our master; we know that this wish is to start in love and end in keeping watch over those in his household.
Jesus depends on us to continue his personal work. We are honored to do Jesus' work which is not limited to one time but it expands to the length of our lives. Continuing his work shouldn't be because of his sudden arrival but because we love the master and we want to do his will.
Last Week's Collection $ 1,475.00
Leamington Ministerial Association invites all the Christians to pray for each other. This week we pray for St. John's Anglican Church
Masses & Celebrations during the week: Week Ending Sunday October 17, 2004 Sun. October 10thd, 2004 Fourth Sunday after the Holy Cross
9:00AM
Mikhail & Shamma Jraiche (Jawad Jraiche & Family)11:00AM
Special Intention
Mon. October 11th , 20045:30PM
St. Anne's Prayers6:00PM
Antonio Santos (Georgina Martinho)
Tue. October 12th, 20045:30PM
St. Anthony's Prayers6:00PM
Sarkis Boula Boutros (George & Rima Tannous & Family)
Wed. October 13th, 20049:00AM
Rosary Prayers (4 Mysteries)5:00PM
Mother Mary's Prayers.6:00PM
Wajih Nohra (Mrs. Jeanne D'arc Sleiman)
Thu. October14th, 20045:30PM
St. Charbel's Prayers6:00PM
George & Bassam Obeid
Fri. October 15th, 20045:30PM
Sacred Heart Prayers6:00PM
Alice Saad (Nehmetallah Nehmetallah & Family)
Sun. October 17th, 2004 Fifth Sunday after the Cross Opening of the Year of the Eucharist9:00AM
11:00AM
Youssef Nohra & Wife Shamma12:30PM
Baptism: Joshua David Zeiter6:00PM
Procession of the Eucharist.
Comunity News & Events Week Ending Sunday October 10, 2004 Second Banns Between:
Clovis Sawaya & Jenny Jraige
Thanksgiving Weekend:
We celebrate Thanksgiving weekend on Monday, October 11. The office will be closed on that day. Have a safe and happy Holiday. We also would like to welcome all the visitors who came to spend the holiday with their families.
Opening of the Year of the Eucharist:
Next Sunday, October 17, 2004 marks the opening of the Year of the Eucharist as announced by His all Holiness Pope John Paul II. We will have a procession of the Eucharist next Sunday at 6:00PM. All are welcome to attend.
Bingo
Please mark your calendars for our next Bingo Sessions which will be held on Monday, October 11, 2004 at 12: 30 & 6:30PM at Leamington Bingo Country. For more information, please call Mrs. Gladys Tannous at 326-7642. Thank you for your support.
Arabic School:
Arabic School is taking place every Saturday from 9:30AM to 12:00PM at St. Louis School. If you wish to have your children enrolled in this program, please bring them to St. Louis on Saturday.
Job Opportunity:
St. Anthony's Parish is looking for a janitor, preferably from our community. $ 400.00 a month to work twice a week in the morning. If interested, please call Fr. Elie or the office at 322-2282. Thank you. "Work is a way of prayer. Jesus worked!"
Marriage Preparation Course:
The next Marriage Preparation Classes will be held Thursday, October 21 - Saturday October 23 at St. Michael's Parish in Leamington. Couples planning marriage in 2005 should fill out a registration form available at St. Michael's Church or from the office. Cost is $ 75.00 per couple
Congratulations:
Congratulations to Grace Obeid who received the Sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation in St. Anthony's Parish on Saturday, October 9th, 2004. May God bless her with her family.
Les Diseurs:
On the occasion of its 80th Anniversary, St. Peter's Church presents Les Diseurs in their new play: Either me or You, Friday, October 22, 2004 at:
Croation Center, 5259 Tecumseh Rd. East, Windsor. Doors open at 8:00PM, Dinner @ 8:30PM. Tickets $ 55.00 Dinner included. V.I.P. available. For info or reservation, please call: (519) 996-8877 or (519) 973-7240. All are welcome.
Strategies for success:
Cardinal Carter Secondary School presents Strategies for Success: Dangers of the Internet. The presentation, by Detective Glenn Gervais of the Windsor Police Services Internet Crime Division will be given in the School Auditorium at 7:00PM on Thursday, November 4, 2004.
Detective Gervais will talk about how to protect your home and children from internet predators and other internet criminals. Admission is free.
Please call the School at 322-2804 to reserve a seat. For more information, please call Mr. Kevin Hamlin, Vice-Principal at 322-2804.
All are welcome.
Community Service:
All the Youth interested in doing Community Service in St. Anthony's Parish, please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church entrance. Thank you.
Halloween Party:
All the Children are invited to a Halloween Party at St. Anthony's Parish. Please sign up your name on the sheet provided at the Church Entrance. The date for the party will be announced later.
Community level Volunteer Opportunity:
Community Social Planning Council Kingsville and Leamington invites local residents who want to help improve the quality of life in the community by becoming Board Members.
You must be age 65 year or over and able to provide up to 5 hours of service per month. Applications are available by email at cspckl@cogeco.ca or by contacting Judy Wheeler, Coordinator at 733-4893. Apply by October 14, 2004.
St. Luke (First Century) Evangelist
October 18Born of a pagan family, St. Luke became a convert to the Christian faith. He accompanied St. Paul on his second missionary journey and was with the apostle during the final imprisonment in Rome.
Paul called him "my dear friend Luke" in one of his epistles. Luke compiled the third Gospel. He describes at length the infancy of Jesus and emphasizes the Lord's prayerfulness and his mercy.
The great parable of the Prodigal Son is found in his Gospel. In the Acts of the Apostles Luke relates the beginnings of the infant Church as it develops under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit.
One tradition says that Luke died at Boeotia, in Greece, at the age of eighty-four. He is patron of painters and physicians. In art he is represented by an ox because he begins his Gospel with the account of the priest Zachary sacrificing in the temple.
Lord Jesus, may we grow in faith through the words of your Gospel.
Thanksgiving Prayer Father, all of creation rightly owes you thanks and praise. Your justice, love and mercy abound. We thank you this day for all that you have given us: for the Passion and death of your Divine Son, we thank you Father, through the Cross, He redeemed the world.
For the Church, we thank you Father, it is our beacon for salvation. For the martyrs and saints who give testimony to your Son, we thank you Father, their witness to your Son is our inheritance. For our loved ones and friends who have died and gone before us, we thank you Father, their love abides with us forever.
For the gift of families, loved ones and good friends, we thank you Father, through them we see the reflection of your Son. Amen.
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